Introducing Our Newest Marketplace Partner
Introducing our Newest Marketplace Partner.
Thank you, Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management!
We are thrilled to welcome Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management as BEN Colorado's newest Marketplace Partner. Our partners are individuals and organizations that support the sustainability of Colorado's scale-up ecosystem through their generous contributions and time. The Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management partnership will bring three of its team members who have worked together for over a decade serving entrepreneurs into the BEN Network. We look forward to having Chris Halstedt, Evan Boff, and Joe Murt included in upcoming BEN Colorado programming.
For our Partner Spotlight, we asked Chris Halstedt a few questions about what led him to become a partner and how he and his team can better serve the BEN Colorado Ecosystem.
What interested you about BEN Colorado that led you to become a partner?
I’m a Colorado native and fortunately grew up around entrepreneurs. My father is a BEN Colorado advisor and member of the BEN Advisory Board, and former Colorado venture capitalist. We’ve both been passionate about the growth of the Colorado ecosystem, and BEN Colorado is uniquely positioned to help bring that to fruition. We also have connectivity to many of the portfolio companies within BEN Colorado, both personally and professionally, and look forward to building on these relationships through this partnership.
Can you share with us what you're seeing in the Denver market through the ScaleUp companies/clients that you serve?
Colorado has become an innovation hub and benefactor to a large demographic shift, as highly skilled professionals move to the state. Through my lens as a wealth manager over the last 10 years, the tremendous amount of activity, notably in areas such as mergers & acquisitions and capital raises, only reinforces this shift. Many of my clients are first-generation entrepreneurs in Colorado that have had successful exits. With innovation hubs and partners like BEN Colorado, we expect this trend to continue.
Can you tell us about what impact Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management can make on Colorado ScaleUp companies?
In my opinion, Goldman Sachs’ breadth and depth of expertise and various verticals will be valuable for ScaleUp companies looking for access to a large investment bank. From growth equity introductions to lending and advisory, I believe our firm is best-in-class in many areas critical to the success of businesses in the BEN Colorado ecosystem. We look forward to sharing those resources, where applicable.
What excites you most about getting involved in the BEN Colorado ecosystem?
My business partner and I are both Denver natives and have built our wealth management business focused on Colorado geographically. We are well entrenched in the community and have always admired BEN Colorado through the families, clients, and business leaders we’re connected to. This formal partnership only reinforces our commitment to the area, and we look forward to working with the BEN Colorado community for years to come.
About Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management:
Since the 1950s, Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management has specialized in meeting the unique needs of high-net-worth clients. We understand the complexity and nuances that come with wealth, and we know how to pursue the opportunities it presents. Through Private Wealth Management, clients gain access to the firm’s resources to help their families make an impact with their wealth. We draw on the collective skill of more than 700 professionals across all important aspects of financial stewardship and investment management. To provide clients with a seamless experience, we can coordinate with accountants, attorneys, and other trusted advisors in an effort to create a team of financial professionals to help compound wealth for generations to come.